Biology:Zygonyx natalensis

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Short description: Species of dragonfly

Zygonyx natalensis
Zygonyx natalensis Blue Cascader 2013 04 07.jpg
Male
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Zygonyx
Species:
Z. natalensis
Binomial name
Zygonyx natalensis
(Martin, 1900)

Zygonyx natalensis, the blue cascader or powdered cascader, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa.[1]

Male in flight

Habitat

This species is found along streams and rivers; males are most frequently seen patrolling or hovering over rapids or waterfalls.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Zygonyx natalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T60076A86825854. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60076A86825854.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/60076/86825854. Retrieved 14 November 2021. 
  2. Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845. 

Wikidata ☰ Q1309615 entry